Livestock Exhibitors
January 11-26, 2025
It only happens in Denver!
The Super Bowl of livestock shows is extremely excited to welcome back our exhibitors for the 119th Show, January 11-26, 2025. The livestock shows in Denver have been the backbone of the National Western Stock Show since its inception in 1906. Whether it’s a snowy walk through the Yards or a view from the infamous green seats in the Stadium Arena, the NWSS embodies tradition.
We are proud to serve the livestock and agricultural communities and look forward to elevating the exhibitor experience in January 2025.
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2025 Entry & DNA Dates
Junior Market:
- Swine Draw: June 1 - July 1, 2024
- Extra Swine DNA: July 1- August 8, 2024
- DNA Postmarked by November 1
- Junior Market Goat, Lamb & Steer DNA: September 1 - October 1, 2024
- DNA Postmarked by November 1
- Junior Market Entries:
- Open: September 1, 2024
- Close: November 1, 2024
- Catch-A-Calf: August 15 - November 1, 2024
Cattle:
- Open/Junior Breeding Cattle: October 1 - November 20, 2024
- Jr. Breeding Heifer Ownership Deadline: December 1, 2024
- Open Prospect Steers & Heifers: October 1 - November 20, 2024
- Yards - Pen/Carload Cattle: October 1 - November 20, 2024
- Late Entry Open/Junior/Yards Cattle: November 21 - December 10, 2024
Sheep:
- Open Breeding Sheep: October 1 - December 10, 2024
- Junior Ewe Lambs: October 1 - December 10, 2024
Goat:
- Open Boer Goats: October 1 - December 10, 2024
- Junior Wether Does: October 1 - December 10, 2024
Specialty:
- Wool Show: September 1 - December 10, 2024
- Llama Show: October 1 - December 10, 2024
- Alpaca Show: October 1 - December 10, 2024
- Stock Dogs: October 1 - December 10, 2024
- Poultry: October 1 - December 10, 2024
Judging Contest:
- Collegiate Livestock Contest: October 1 - December 10, 2024
- Collegiate/4-H/FFA Wool Judging Contest: October 1 - December 10, 2024
Questions?
If you have questions, please contact:
Jennifer Boka
Director of Livestock Operations
[email protected]
2024 Schedule
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Livestock Schedule
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Hill Arrival/Release
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Yards Arrival/Release
2025 Livestock Layover
Catch-A-Calf
Judging Contests
Premier Exhibitor Contest
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The livestock Premier Exhibitor competition is a unique educational opportunity provided to all sale qualifying junior market livestock exhibitors.
Specialty Shows
Junior Market Shows
Auction of Junior Livestock Champions
Of the thousands of junior market animals that compete at the National Western Stock Show each year, only 96 of the very best qualify for the exciting Auction of Junior Livestock Champions. The auction is the final marketplace for the ribbon-winning steers, lambs, hogs, and goats that were raised by 4-H and FFA junior market exhibitors. Denver’s 9NEWS televises the live auction of the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion animals where the winning bids have reached as high as $150,000!
The Junior Livestock Auction continues to encourage today’s youth to seek a future in agriculture and to further their education. A majority of the winning bid price goes directly to the Junior Exhibitor and 10% is donated to support the National Western Scholarship Trust.